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Woman removed from Delta Airlines flight for not wearing Undergarments

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A New Zealand traveler, Lisa Archbold, residing in New York, found herself allegedly removed from a Delta Airlines flight between Salt Lake City and San Francisco for not wearing a bra. The performer and publicist claimed that a female crew member confronted her about her attire, deeming it “revealing” and “offensive.”

Despite wearing a baggy white shirt and pants, Lisa was reportedly asked to come to the front of the plane, where the crew member scolded her and insisted she put on a jacket to continue the flight.

Facing “unseasonably” warm weather in Salt Lake City, Lisa had initially taken off her two jackets while in the airport. Reluctantly complying with the crew’s request, she covered up with her jacket and re-boarded the flight. Upon disembarking, Lisa shared her experience with the male head flight attendant, labeling it as discrimination. According to her, he stated that the airline’s official policy is that women must cover-up.

@Delta I was extracted from a delta flight for not wearing a bra. The gate attendant waited until the entire plane was seated, then asked to speak to me privately and escorted me off the plane, like a criminal.I was told “the official policy of @Delta is that women must cover up” pic.twitter.com/NuxiCrYf90
— DJette kiwi (@DJettekiwi) January 23, 2024

Lisa, identifying as queer, expressed her belief that she was unfairly targeted due to not conforming to traditional gender norms. She asserted that the crew member “weaponized a policy to mistreat people who are different.” As a DJ and vocalist known by the stage name DJette Kiwi, Lisa mentioned that Delta, once a favorite due to its reputation for inclusivity, seemed to fall short in this instance.

While Delta does not have a specific dress code, the airline reserves the right to remove passengers if their “conduct, attire, hygiene, or odor” poses an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to others. Lisa argues that such a policy can be exploited by bigots and exposes supposedly inclusive companies to potential misuse. The incident raises questions about the balance between airline policies and ensuring fair treatment for passengers of diverse backgrounds.

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Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

In the face of ongoing Western sanctions that have severely impacted Russia’s aviation industry, Aeroflot, the country’s largest airline, has devised a strategic plan to bolster its fleet’s spare parts inventory.

The airline is set to acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from Atran Airlines, a move that will allow it to dismantle the aircraft for critical components. The planes, which will be transferred to Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, will not be converted into passenger jets but instead will be stripped for valuable parts to support existing operations.

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Aeroflot’s plan to purchase these Boeing 737-800BCF freighters comes as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions, which have crippled the Russian aviation sector. With the sanctions restricting access to essential aircraft parts and spare components, Aeroflot is exploring alternative ways to maintain and repair its fleet.

Instead of converting the freighters from cargo to passenger planes, a process deemed “unreasonably expensive” under current sanctions, the airline intends to focus on extracting high-value components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and other essential systems.

The deal will be structured in a way that allows Aeroflot to indirectly purchase the freighters through an insurance settlement with the aircraft’s lessor, AerCap.

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The Russian government’s insurance company will reimburse the aircraft’s value, and the planes will then be leased back to local operators. This method circumvents some of the restrictions imposed by international sanctions while ensuring that the airline gains access to the necessary components to support its fleet.

By dismantling the aircraft for spare parts, Aeroflot aims to secure critical resources for the ongoing maintenance of its existing fleet. Components from the Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, such as engines and avionics, are expected to be reused in other aircraft within Aeroflot’s network, ensuring that the airline can keep its operations running smoothly